Fragrance comparison

Homme Absolu vs PHRYGIA

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 16 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

4 wins

Homme Absolu

CEVI

5.001 votes

Rank #37,624 IrisLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

PHRYGIA

Anatoline

3.205 votes

Rank #58,334 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Homme Absolu takes 4 of 4 categories.

Homme Absolu
Choose it for a iris and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
PHRYGIA
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Homme Absolu4/4

PHRYGIA0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Homme Absolu
Sillage & projection: Homme Absolu
Value for money: Homme Absolu
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Homme Absolu

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Homme AbsoluCEVI

PHRYGIAAnatoline

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

3.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

20%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityHomme Absolu

SillageHomme Absolu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerHomme AbsoluBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

lavender92%

woody84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

woody61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-25 mins

LavenderBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisCedarPear

Base7-10+ hrs

VanillaSandalwoodMusk

Top

BergamotOrangeLavenderSage

Heart

IrisJasminePear

Base

MuskTonka BeanWoodsy NotesLeatherVanilla

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Iris and Pear. Durations are only published for Homme Absolu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 38%Party 24%Work 22%Casual 17%

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,624

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#58,334

PerfumerHüseyin Erdoğmuş

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHomme AbsoluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CEVI Homme Absolu delivers a rich, dark cosmetic iris profile supported by crisp bergamot, creamy sandalwood, and warm vanilla. The composition opens with a brief prickle of herbal lavender before quickly melting into a dense, velvety core of powdery orris and sweet stewed pear. Cedar provides a clean wooden spine tha…

Reviews →

PHRYGIA by Anatoline is an interesting unisex chypre floral that centers on the contrast between crisp citrus and smooth tonka bean. Launched in 2021, this fragrance blends bright bergamot and lavender with a heart of iris and pear. It works best for casual spring days when you want a clean, slightly powdery profile t…

Reviews →

InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Homme Absolu or PHRYGIA?

Homme Absolu takes 4 of 4 categories. Homme Absolu is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; PHRYGIA is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Homme Absolu for a iris and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose PHRYGIA for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Homme Absolu or PHRYGIA?

Homme Absolu lasts longest (Homme Absolu 100/100, PHRYGIA 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Homme Absolu or PHRYGIA?

Homme Absolu projects furthest (Homme Absolu 100/100, PHRYGIA 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Homme Absolu and PHRYGIA smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Iris and Pear.

Is Homme Absolu or PHRYGIA better for summer or winter?

Homme Absolu suits evening wear; PHRYGIA suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Homme Absolu and PHRYGIA?

Homme Absolu has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Cedar and Pear, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk. PHRYGIA has top notes of Bergamot, Orange, Lavender and Sage, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine and Pear, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Woodsy Notes and Leather.